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The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton is a registered charity serving the residents of Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, and Burlington.

FALL MUSIC PROGRAMS 🛢️🎶⁠ ⁠ Beginner St

FALL MUSIC PROGRAMS 🛢️🎶⁠
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Beginner Steel Pan Lessons:⁠
A Beginner Steel Pan class for those who have never played Steel Pan before. The Steel Pan program is cross-generational which invites both youth and seniors to learn the art of Steel Pan. Improve concentration and memory while socializing and having fun! Class are 1 hour for 11 sessions on Sundays and include a Saturday dress rehearsal and a Recital at the end.⁠
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Parang Ensemble:⁠
Parang is a popular folk music which originated in Trinidad and Tobago and is practiced throughout the Caribbean. Our classes give participants the opportunity to learn to play the ukulele, cuatro, guitar or selection of percussion instruments. Classes are 2 hours for 7 sessions on Sundays and include a Saturday dress rehearsal and a Recital at the end.⁠
Minimum age requirement 15+⁠
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Links to register are in our LinkinBio!

Emancipation Day Events⁠ ⁠ We had many events

Emancipation Day Events⁠
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We had many events to celebrate Emancipation Day and engaged with hundreds of community members over the long weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made our events a success!⁠
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On August 3, we explored Oakville's rich history with our Black History Bike and Walking Tours through Bronte and Kerr. Thank you to the Oakville Museum and Oakville Public Library for partnering with us. And a big thank you to the Bronte Historical Society and the Oakville Historical Society for sharing in their knowledge and helping CCAH to ensure that this important history is not forgotten. ⁠
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On August 4 we celebrated Emancipation Day with our annual picnic in partnership with the Town of Oakville and Oakville Museum. We had African Drumming by the wonderful Babarinde Williams, Storytelling by Kesha Christie and face painting to keep the little ones busy. Thank you to our community partners Visit Oakville, Halton Regional Police Service, Sheridan, Oakville Hospital Foundation,⁠
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Veronica Tyrrell Day – Aug 27⁠ ⁠ Come celebrat

Veronica Tyrrell Day - Aug 27⁠
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Come celebrate the legacy of Veronica Tyrrell. She was a longstanding president of the CCAH until her passing in 2018, and an exemplary community leader who was committed to fostering inclusivity, acceptance and social change. This is a family event celebrating cultural diversity in our community. ⁠
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Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025⁠
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM⁠
Location: Veronica Tyrrell Park, 3183 Buttonbush Trail, Oakville.⁠
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Bring your picnic blankets and chairs!

Join Us for Emancipation Day! ⁠ ⁠ Swipe to see

Join Us for Emancipation Day! ⁠
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Swipe to see the weekend activities!⁠
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Looking forward to seeing you there!

PROCLAMATION EMANCIPATION DAY⁠ ⁠ Celebrate wit

PROCLAMATION EMANCIPATION DAY⁠
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Celebrate with us August 4, 2025. See our LinkinBio for details and registration.⁠
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🔸WHEREAS, in July 9, 1793, an Act to Limit Slavery in Upper Canada, lead to the abolition of slavery on August 1, 1834; and ⁠
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🔸WHEREAS, Oakville served as a key destination on the Underground Railroad, hosting abolitionists and freedom seekers; and ⁠
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🔸WHEREAS, Emancipation celebrations in Oakville date back to the late 1850’s highlighting a tradition of freedom and human dignity; and ⁠
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🔸WHEREAS, August 1 is officially recognized as Emancipation Day in Canada, reflecting on equality, freedom, and the contributions of Black Canadians; and ⁠
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🔸WHEREAS, the Town of Oakville commits to recognizing the rights, freedoms, and contributions of all its citizens; and ⁠
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🔸WHEREAS, Emancipation Day in Oakville is held on the first Monday in August in recognition of the struggle for human rights and, freedoms of all citizens while offering reflection, education, and celebration. ⁠
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🔸NOW, THEREFORE, I Rob Burton, Mayor of the Town of Oakville, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM, August 1, 2025 as EMANCIPATION DAY in the Town of Oakville.

Emancipation Day - DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!⁠
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You can follow our linkinbio to register or:⁠
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Emancipation Day Picnic Meal Registration - August 4⁠
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-canadian-caribbean-association-of-halton/events/emancipation-day-meal-registration/⁠
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Biking Tour - August 3⁠
https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/13822894⁠
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Walking Tour - August 3⁠
https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/13824521⁠
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Emancipation Day Picnic: Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton’s Emancipation Day Picnic. Enjoy live music, Caribbean food, cultural performances, family activities, and more as we honour the history and heritage of African and Caribbean communities in Canada.⁠
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Date: Monday, August 4, 2025⁠
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm⁠
Location: Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy St, Oakville, ON L6J 2Y5⁠
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Free and open to all. Meals available for purchase prior to event!⁠
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Youth Leadership Summer Program (YLSP) MEET YOUR

Youth Leadership Summer Program (YLSP)

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS!!

Join us on Saturday, July 12 for our Virtual Youth Leadership Summer Program (YLSP) to learn from experts and leaders in your community to explore a diverse range of topics relevant to personal and professional growth. These events are for Halton youth entering Grades 10-12 and support with earning community engagement hours.

#leadership #community #education #harmony

JOIN US FOR EMANCIPATION DAY!⁠ ⁠ Join us for a

JOIN US FOR EMANCIPATION DAY!⁠
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Join us for a weekend of Family-friendly Emancipation Day⁠
celebrations!⁠
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🔸 Bronte Bike Tour⁠
Sunday, August 3⁠
© 12:00-1:30 pm⁠
Meet at the OEPCCC,⁠
2302 Bridge Road, Oakville⁠
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🔸 Kerr Walking Tour⁠
Sunday, August 3.⁠
© 1230-130pm⁠
© Meet at Bumet Park, corner of⁠
Kerr Stand Burnet St, Oakville⁠
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🔸 Emancipation Day Picnic⁠
Monday, August 4⁠
© 1:00-4:00pm⁠
8 Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate,⁠
8 Navy St, Oakville, ON L6J2Y5⁠
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In 2021, the Government of Canada proclaimed August 1 as Emancipation Day – a day to mark when slavery was abolished in Canada and throughout the British Empire.⁠
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Join us as we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of our community. Let's reflect on our shared history, celebrate the rich cultural heritage, and continue the journey towards equality and inclusion.⁠
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#emancipationday #celebratefreedom #equality #inclusion

Save The Date!⁠ ⁠ 🔸August 3 – CCAH Black Hi

Save The Date!⁠
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🔸August 3 - CCAH Black History Bike and Walking Tours⁠
🔸August 4 - CCAH + Town of Oakville Emancipation Day Picnic⁠
🔸August 27 - Veronica Tyrrell Day Celebration at Veronica Tyrrell Park⁠
🔸September 13 - Youth Leadership Summer Program at Sheridan⁠
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#Community #harmony #education #culture

Interested in Getting Involved?⁠ ⁠ We’re alw

Interested in Getting Involved?⁠
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We’re always looking for volunteers to support our programs, events, and community initiatives. Whether you’re interested in helping out at special events, assisting with youth programs, or lending a hand behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you!⁠
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Visit our website and fill out our volunteer form to get started.⁠
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#volunteers #community #harmony

40 ACRES – Oakville Centre for Preforming Arts⁠

40 ACRES - Oakville Centre for Preforming Arts⁠
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A powerful new film is coming to the Oakville Centre for Preforming Arts⁠
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Saturday, June 21 at 3:00 PM as a part of the 2025 Oakville Festival of Film & Art (OFFA).⁠
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Event: 40 ACRES Screening⁠
Date & Time: Saturday, June 21 at 3:00 PM⁠
Location: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts⁠
130 Navy Street, Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4⁠
Host: Tyler Collins⁠
Languages: English & Cree⁠
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Visit our Linkin Bio to purchase tickets⁠
Use Discount Code: OFFAten25⁠
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#40acres #offa #culture⁠
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CCAH Reading Corner at Milton Public Library⁠
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Join us for a special in-person Reading Corner at the Milton Public Library! Families are invited to enjoy a morning of inspiring and engaging readings from Black children’s authors. This event will take place on June, 21st, 2025 at 11am.⁠
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The author, Newton Vanriel will be reading The Adventures of the Soul Sisters.⁠
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Visit their website for more information at: https://beinspired.ca/.⁠
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#readingcorner #SoulSistas⁠

To Every Dad,⁠ We LOVE and APPRECIATE YOU!!⁠ H

To Every Dad,⁠
We LOVE and APPRECIATE YOU!!⁠
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!⁠
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#fathersday #weloveyoudad

Youth Leadership Summer Program – July 12!⁠ ⁠

Youth Leadership Summer Program - July 12!⁠
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Join us on Saturday, July 12 for our Youth Leadership Summer Program (YLSP), happening online via Zoom! Learn from experts and leaders in your community as you explore a wide range of topics focused on personal and professional growth.⁠
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This event is designed for youth entering Grades 9-12 and offers an opportunity to earn community engagement hours.⁠
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Visit our Linkin Bio to register!⁠
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#YouthLeadership #youngleaders #community #education⁠
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CCAH’s Spring Concert 🎶🌸⁠ ⁠ What a gre

CCAH’s Spring Concert 🎶🌸⁠
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What a great turnout! This event was a great success! We were entertained by our best music program students and instructors from our Steelpan and Parang classes, along with our CCAH Steelband performance group at the Black Box Theatre.⁠
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#springconcert #caribbeanmusic #steelpan #parang #steelband

CCAH’s Community & Harmony Garden 🥕🍅⁠
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Our CCAH Community & Harmony Garden will be opening this June 13th for the 2025 season and free plots are still available. Please register if you are interested in managing a community plot or want to support us by volunteering at the garden.⁠
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#garden #communitygarden #harmony #gardening

Call for CCAH Board of Directors and Committee Mem

Call for CCAH Board of Directors and Committee Members!⁠
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Providing Afro Caribbean programming and services since 1977, The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton programs and services are rooted in the history, art, literature and music of Black Afro Caribbean cultures and offered directly to children, youth, and older adults and indirectly through collaboration with ethno-cultural groups, institutions and the broader Halton community.⁠
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Interested in getting involved?⁠
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CCAH is currently seeking dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking individuals to join the Board of Directors and Board Committees. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute your expertise and insights in support of cultural programs and services, and to help guide the growth of a dynamic community organization.⁠
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As a board member, you will:⁠
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Provide strategic guidance and oversight⁠
• Help shape our organization’s future⁠
• Collaborate with a dedicated team⁠
• Develop new skills and connections⁠
• Lead a committee (e.g. Audit and Finance, Fundraising and Events, Marketing and Communications, Programs) and actively contribute to its work.⁠
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We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for our mission and expertise in:⁠
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• Leadership and governance⁠
• Fundraising and Events⁠
• Marketing and Communications⁠
• Government Relations⁠
• Finance, Accounting, Strategic planning, Governance/HR⁠
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Commitment & Responsibilities:⁠
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• 2–3-year term for Board members⁠
• Monthly Board meetings (9 annually)⁠
• Bimonthly Committee meetings⁠
• Term begins July 2025 with duties beginning in September 2025⁠
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How to apply:⁠
Send letter of interest along with your CV to: dionne@ccah.ca by Jun 13th.⁠
Interviews will be conducted last week of June, with successful applicants appointed in July 2025.

CCAH’s Spring Concert 🎵🎶⁠ ⁠ Celebrate

CCAH’s Spring Concert 🎵🎶⁠
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Celebrate Caribbean culture and music at our annual spring concert. We will be entertained by our best music program students and instructors from our Steelpan and Parang classes, along with our CCAH Steelband performance group in the black box theatre on Sunday, June 8th at 1:30pm. Email info@ccah.ca to be a volunteer or to sponsor the event. Purchase your ticket with a $5 donation to CCAH children and youth programming.⁠
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#springconcert #concert #steelpan #parang #steelband

CCAH STUDENTS VISIT QUEEN’S PARK! Stephen Craw

CCAH STUDENTS VISIT QUEEN’S PARK!

Stephen Crawford and Effie Triantafilopoulos welcomed students from the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton to Queen’s Park! Thank You for supporting our student!

#community #harmony #education #diversity

CCAH Summer Day Camp! 😎 ☀️⁠ ⁠ Join Us A

CCAH Summer Day Camp! 😎 ☀️⁠
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Join Us At Summer Camp!⁠
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We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning campers to our popular Summer Day Camp Program. Enjoy unique arts and crafts, cooperative games and a variety of weekly cultural activities. The camp is open to children aged 6-12 from all backgrounds, with a focus on prioritizing families who are in need. Visit our website to register. ⁠
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#summercamp #daycamp #summerfun #community

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